Public schools in Portage, WI
8 open public schools with an address in Portage, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,905
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Portage public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Portage, WI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,905 students, an average of 238 per school. The largest campus is Portage High (600 students), and the largest elementary school is Muir Elementary (439).
Portage Community School District operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Portage
Elementary schools in Portage
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Elementary Portage Community School District | KG–05 | 84 | 12.6:1 | |
| Muir Elementary Portage Community School District | 02–05 | 439 | 10.7:1 | |
| Woodridge Elementary Portage Community School District | KG–01 | 201 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Portage
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Bartels Middle Portage Community School District | 06–08 | 422 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in Portage
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOC: Columbia Correctional Institution Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 11–12 | 6 | 2:1 | |
| Portage Academy of Achievement Portage Community School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 24 | 24:1 | |
| Portage High Portage Community School District | 09–12 | 600 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Portage
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Partnering Preschool Portage Community School District | PK–PK | 129 | 21.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.2%
- Hispanic12%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Portage schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,905 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Portage
How many public schools are in Portage, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Portage: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,905 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Portage?
Schools with an address in Portage belong to 2 education agencies, led by Portage Community School District (7 schools), Wisconsin Department of Corrections (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Portage?
Portage High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Portage, with 600 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Portage?
No school with an address in Portage is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Portage schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Portage public schools is 13:1, similar to the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Portage guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities